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Floodproof on a Floodplain
An impressive addition to the IDEA Home series, the NEWLOOK Experience Home is a master class in engineering and creative design, with builder Michael Freiburger out-thinking an exceptionally tricky lot
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3 Questions Answered About Reliable Energy in Home Construction
Energy expert Bryan Cordill makes a case for why and how propane is an answer to growing concerns about reliability and resilience in home construction
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Custom Builder to Talk Color Design with Becki Owens at IBS
At this year's IBS, renowned designer Becki Owens will sit down with host James McClister, editor of Custom Builder, to discuss a variety of topics from basic color play in design to the Allura Spectrum palette, a collection of Sherwin-Williams colors curated for the benefit of pros
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PERC Highlights Sustainability and Efficiency at IBS with 'Clean Build Conversations'
Hear from industry standouts Matt Blashaw and Anthony Carrino at this hour-long Show Village event
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Watch out for this extreme common framing error that causes warranty nightmares
Whether you call them crickets or saddles, the little patch of roof that is bridging water past a chimney or other element obstructing water flow is…
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One-of-a-Kind Green Homes
These custom-built homes make a strong design statement while delivering a high level of energy and resource efficiency.
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Love story turns to a Lean bromance
After last weeks blog about the great match up of Lean and custom homes I received the following inspiring "boots on the ground" letter from reader…
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Lean design and custom homes - a love story
I'm a sucker for a good love story. I get emotional at the end of Pretty Woman, and will watch Can't Buy Me Love over and over again. However, one…
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Design axioms of a world-class inventor
Chances are, you’ve never heard of Tony Fadell. But I would bet a very large sum of money (okay, $100) that you’ve heard of his most notable creation…
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3 key elements to creating stunning curb appeal
Architect Todd Hallett identifies the three most important things to consider when developing the look of your homes.
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Four custom home design trends: insights from a leading builder
With the first half of 2012 in the books, Michael Lenahen — president of Aurora Custom Homes and Remodeling in Ponta Vedra Beach, Fla. — has identified four design trends becoming popular in his area.
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3 compelling elevations for 'box on box' design
Professional Builder recently held a survey, and to quote Editor-in-Chief Dave Barista: "When it comes to selecting exterior design features and…
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Retirement redefined: Custom-built homes for aging in place
These custom homes were designed for retirement, but their owners are at very different stages. Here’s how they were planned for aging in place.
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Lean Design Blog: Okay, okay, I guess second floor laundries are just kind of stupid
The title of this blog is tongue in cheek (or maybe foot in mouth) as a follow up to a blog I wrote a while back titled, "Second Floor Laundries are…